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It’s the Little-Known 17th Commandment

Mom: Tie your shoelace.
Little girl: No.
Mom: If you don’t tie your shoelace, something very bad will happen to you!

–Starbucks

  • Posted on July 26, 2007
  • Kids, Moms, Starbucks, Threats
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